Celebrate Dia de los Muertos on the Detroit Riverfront

Schedule

Sat Nov 01 2025 at 11:00 am to 03:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Robert C. Valade Park | Detroit, MI

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Celebrate the cultural traditions of Día de los Muertos on the Detroit Riverfront on November 1 at Robert C. Valade Park.
About this Event

An event celebrating the cultural traditions of Día de los Muertos on the Detroit Riverfront.

Family-friendly event featuring food, live music, ballet folklórico, shop vendors, children’s activities and more!
View our community ofrenda honoring and remembering all those we have lost. Participate by leaving a name or message for a loved one.

Free Admission!

11:00 - Noon Children’s Storytelling

11:00 - 3:00 Food Truck/Shop Vendors/Arts & Crafts

Noon - 1:00 Dance Performance by Ballet Folklórico Moyocoyani Izel

1:00 - 2:00 Live Music

Our Day of the Dead altar is open for visitors at Valade Park daily from 6 AM - 10 PM from October 16 - November 3.

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Where is it happening?

Robert C. Valade Park, 2670 Atwater Street, Detroit, United States

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Detroit Riverfront Conservancy

Host or Publisher Detroit Riverfront Conservancy

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